abdication

• Substantiv, das die formelle Niederlegung oder den Verzicht auf ein Amt, eine Macht, eine Autorität oder eine Verantwortung bezeichnet, insbesondere auf den Thron.

A noun referring to the act of formally renouncing or giving up a position of power, authority, or responsibility, especially a throne.

1. Formal renunciation of a throneB2formal

   The act of a monarch formally giving up their power and position as ruler.

   Thronverzicht

   • The king's abdication shocked the entire nation.
   • After his abdication, the prince lived in exile.
   • The document of abdication was signed in the palace.

   Synonymecedingrelinquishmentrenunciationresignationsurrender

2. Renunciation of responsibilityC1formal

   The act of refusing to continue being responsible for something, especially a duty or obligation.

   Verzicht auf Verantwortung

   • His abdication of parental duties led to family problems.
   • The manager's abdication of responsibility caused the project to fail.
   • She criticized the government's abdication of its role in public health.

   Synonymeabandonmentderelictiondisclaimerrelinquishmentrenunciationresignationsurrenderwaiver

   Antonymeacceptanceassumptionundertaking